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The Home Office grants at least 3 months of legal status regardless of your partner's visa type. Where to apply and what rights you keep — explained for 2026.
Since 2 March 2026, new UK asylum claims get 30-month temporary status instead of a permanent route — here's how renewal and settlement now work.
The government is tightening scrutiny of Article 8 applications on the right to private life. A history of violations is now a decisive factor when applying for any status.
From October 8, UK modern slavery victims on a Skilled Worker visa can change employer without losing their visa status. Here's how the Home Office reform works.
Suspension or revocation of a sponsor licence, a bar on reapplying, and a separate criminal case for trafficking — what UK employers face, and what happens to other staff.
UK authorities examine why people submit asylum applications at the last moment. Learn how delays affect decisions and what this means for applicants.
Complete list of immigrant categories eligible for fee waiver when applying for visas and statuses in the United Kingdom.
Apply for ILR after 5 years on a Skilled Worker visa: payslips for at least a year matching bank statements, plus a B1 English test before March 2027.
Same-sex partner, fiancé or unmarried partner visa for the UK: £29,000 income threshold, 2 years together, and the 5-year route to ILR.